Pennsylvania is facing what children’s advocacy groups call a historic child care crisis, leaving thousands of young children without access to early learning programs. A new report estimates Pennsylvania loses $6.65 billion annually when families do not have child care and preschool options. Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said the report examines […]
Transportation, Senate Election, and Child Care
This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features journalist Zach Hoopes of Harrisburg Patriot News/PennLive, who discusses transportation funding and Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate contest. Then, Kari King, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children, joins host Terry Madonna for an update on important aspects of education in the state: early care, child care, and pre-care
Child care shortage threatens Pennsylvania’s economy, new report argues
In its latest report, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children found that under half of eligible 3- and 4-year-olds participate in publicly funded Pre-K, affecting more than 78,000 children. Only 25% of eligible children under age 3 are served by the subsidized child care program, known as Child Care Works. That leaves another 73,000 eligible infants and toddlers […]
More investments in the early care and education workforce needed to give PA children the foundation they need to succeed
HARRISBURG (September 24, 2024) – A coordinated early care and education system ensures infants, toddlers, and preschoolers succeed in school and allows parents to work while knowing their children are safe and learning in high-quality care. A coordinated system is vital to the economy, yet according to the 2024 State of Early Care and Education […]
Lack of child care, funding has wide impact
Early childhood education teachers need to have most of the skills to be primary school or secondary school teachers but get paid a fraction of what teachers make in public and private school districts. For day cares to pay teachers more, directors would have to pass along costs to parents and guardians who are already […]
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Medicaid serves as a critical safety net for military families. @RepBrianFitz, did you know that 32% of all children (or nearly 53,000 children) in your district rely on Medicaid and CHIP?
Medicaid serves as a critical safety net for military families.
Cuts to #Medicaid would threaten approximately 1 in 10 children in active-duty military families who have Medicaid coverage. Stripping Medicaid will leave less $$ to ensure children grow up healthy and successful.
Medicaid serves as a critical safety net for military families.
Cuts to #Medicaid would threaten approximately 1 in 10 children in active-duty military families who have Medicaid coverage. Stripping Medicaid will leave less $$ to ensure children grow up healthy and successful.
With far too few PA families receiving home visiting services, we are working to expand its reach, especially for those who are new to parenthood and/or have limited resources. #HomeVisitingWorks #NationalHomeVisitingWeek
Help us celebrate #NationalHomeVisitingWeek! Home visitors play an important role in the lives of families across the country. We're proud to support home visitors in PA this week and every week. #NHVW #HomeVisitingHeroes #HomeVisitingWorks
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